Continuous Improvement Lean Practitioner
$80,000–$90,000 year
On-siteBakersfield, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, and Wonderful Pistachios by training teams on Lean principles, PDCA methodology, and autonomous maintenance. Facilitate Kaizen, 5S, and Standard Work while investigating production methods to eliminate waste and improve equipment reliability. Manage multiple projects to ensure on-time delivery and share best practices to drive operational excellence. Requires 2-4 years in operations, bilingual Spanish skills, and Lean/Six Sigma experience. Based in Shafter, CA with travel to California, Oregon, Texas, Europe, Mexico, and Fiji.
Required Qualifications
- 2-4 years in an operations role (such as Continuous Improvement, Production, or Quality)
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Math, Science or related field
- Ability to travel primarily within California, with occasional travel to Oregon, Texas, Europe, Mexico, and Fiji as needed
Desired Qualifications
- Certification or significant experience in Lean and/or Six Sigma a plus
- Demonstrated understanding of World Class Manufacturing Methodology
- Superior problem solving and analytical skills (both quantitative and qualitative)
- Strong written and presentation skills
- Knowledgeable in change management and adult learning
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